Junior Racing Shake-Up – Spartan & BOS Respond

06/10/2025 1h 9min
Junior Racing Shake-Up – Spartan & BOS Respond

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Episode Synopsis

In this special episode, we sit down with Dawn Jolleys from British Obstacle Sports and Giles Chater from Spartan to unpack the mid-season changes to junior racing,  🔥 Key Highlights: Why the changes are happening now — and not at season's end The impact on young athletes and the wider OCR community Concerns around training, injury risk, and competitive fairness The debate over weights, carries, and age-appropriate standards Timing chips, insurance, and what the future of youth OCR might look like BOS's vision for youth development and Spartan's rationale behind the shift 💬 Plus: Questions submitted by parents, coaches, and community members — answered directly by Spartan and BOS. If you have any questions about the show or would like to explore advertising opportunities, feel free to reach out to us at [email protected]. 👉 Learn more about us by clicking here💖 Enjoy what we do? Support us on Patreon for as little as £2 per month ☕🍺 or treat us to a coffee or beer — we truly appreciate it!